I've been reading a lot on this forum since being introduced several months ago by a friend and decided to sign up to join in on the discussions.

I am looking at knocking down a house in Morley and building several units. I'd be keen to speak to someone that would be able to guide me in the right direction with how many I can fit on the block and any general pointers and guides.

I've been reading a lot on this forum since being introduced several months ago by a friend and decided to sign up to join in on the discussions.

I am looking at knocking down a house in Morley and building several units. I'd be keen to speak to someone that would be able to guide me in the right direction with how many I can fit on the block and any general pointers and guides.

Thanks
Mick

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Yeap Zoning (prob r20/25) and sqm of property and we can give you an idea of what you can do. A retain and build might be an option rather than demo.

I'm not looking at selling anything. Half the block has a garage on it which I'm looking at keeping. The other half I am looking at developing. Three double stories with shared wall between (6 units all up) would work then?

Also be aware that building 'several' units can mean getting into commercial finance rather than resi - the LVR's are lower with commercial, rates are generally higher and it's a bit more quirky. All depends on what you do though.

Also be aware that building 'several' units can mean getting into commercial finance rather than resi - the LVR's are lower with commercial, rates are generally higher and it's a bit more quirky. All depends on what you do though.

Depending on location, and progress of zoning and if selling or keeping or subdividing you might be better off going for multi dwellings (apartments). On 500 sqm you you could build 4-5 apartments at say around 70sqm. But also riskier.

I'm not looking at selling anything. Half the block has a garage on it which I'm looking at keeping. The other half I am looking at developing. Three double stories with shared wall between (6 units all up) would work then?

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Well developing under R40 is going to require 660sqm for 3 with the possibility of a 5% variation. R60 you you will get 3 on your 500sqm.

Depending on location, and progress of zoning and if selling or keeping or subdividing you might be better off going for multi dwellings (apartments). On 500 sqm you you could build 4-5 apartments at say around 70sqm. But also riskier.

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I'd be looking at keeping them all. Utilise two for myself and renting out the other four. If I decided to build the three double stories what would be the approximate maximum area for each considering a shared wall is being utilised between the dwellings?

I'd be looking at keeping them all. Utilise two for myself and renting out the other four. If I decided to build the three double stories what would be the approximate maximum area for each considering a shared wall is being utilised between the dwellings?

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Well under grouped dwellings R40 would be 55% build area and R60 would be 60% build area as long as you can meet the outdoor space requirements etc. If you overlap the floors a bit so that some of one is above the other you might be able to get away with doing it under multi dwellings and using the plot ratio of .6 for more sqm of building.

You will need to contact a town planner at council and find out if you are able to retain the garage when you subdivide. I know people who wanted to retain sheds on a subdivided block with no house and council said no. I have no idea why but it is worth following up with council in case.

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